Gunslinger shot down in Pasadena eatery

A man who came into a Pasadena restaurant, displayed a weapon and threatened some of the patrons was shot by an off-duty Houston police officer, KHOU-TV is reporting.

One of the patrons called to a nearby friend, the officer, who confronted the man Sunday evening, the station says. When the officer confronted the man, he allegedly displayed his weapon and the officer opened fire.

The armed man was airlifted to a hospital, KHOU says. His condition wasn’t released.